Explore the Family Name Ailey
The meaning of Ailey
English: variant of Haley with loss of initial H-.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ailey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Ailey has decreased over a decade. In 2000, Ailey was ranked 44,350th in terms of popularity and held by 457 people. However, by 2010, it had dropped in rank to 60,196th and was carried by only 335 individuals, marking a decrease of about 26.7%. The proportion per 100,000 people also reduced from 0.17 to 0.11, a decline of approximately 35.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,350 | #60,196 | -35.73% |
| Count | 457 | 335 | -26.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.11 | -35.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ailey
Regarding ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Ailey identify as White, at 84.68% in 2000 and 84.48% in 2010. This shows a slight decrease of 0.24%. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years. Those identifying as Black made up 12.04% in 2000, decreasing slightly to 11.34% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a more significant decrease, from 2.19% in 2000 to 1.49% in 2010, a change of -31.96%. No individuals identified as being from two or more races for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.68% | 84.48% | -0.24% |
| Black | 12.04% | 11.34% | -5.81% |
| Hispanic | 2.19% | 1.49% | -31.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |